Go Woo-suk Releases 'Hymns & Gospel' Flute Album… A Softer Side Away From the Mound
The "closer" title fits Go Woo-suk like a glove. As the established finisher for the LG Twins, he's recently found himself at the center of "double life" rumors (?) among baseball fans. It turns out the iron-hearted man on the mound transforms into a delicate artist when he picks up a musical instrument!
During last weekend's three-game series at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 11th, Go Woo-suk took the mound in the bottom of the ninth with his team up by one run. He retired the side in order to secure his second save of the season, with his fastball topping out at 155 km/h, proving he's in top form. But after the game, an even hotter topic was buzzing across the internet: the release of his debut album, 《Go Woo-suk Hymns & Gospel Flute Collection》.
A Baseball Player’s ‘Gospel Album’? Go Woo-suk’s Surprising New Role
In fact, Go Woo-suk is well-known for his devout faith. He's often spotted praying before games, and this time, he has expressed that faith through music. The album consists of praise songs featuring his own flute playing. Featuring melodies from famous domestic and international gospel hymns and CCM tracks, it's said to bring peace to its listeners.
The album includes a total of 10 tracks, highlighting Go Woo-suk's characteristically calm yet warm flute sound. The title track is 'Amazing Grace,' with a performance that impressively showcases his deep, resonant breath control.
- Amazing Grace - Title Track
- How Great Thou Art
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
- His Light Within My Soul
- I Will Trust in the Lord Alone
A music industry insider shared, "This is the result of Go Woo-suk consistently taking private lessons and practicing whenever he could. They say that amidst the immense stress of being a professional athlete, music became a great source of comfort for him. He decided to make this album because he wanted to share that comfort with his fans."
A 'Multi-Player' Crossing Between the Diamond and Music
It's not every day you see an athlete release an album. But with this project, Go Woo-suk is showcasing his true "multi-player" credentials. Fans are reacting enthusiastically, with comments like, "An all-around player who excels at both baseball and music," and "The contrast between his charisma on the mound and the gentleness in this album is such an appealing twist."
Meanwhile, it's been reported that Go Woo-suk is planning to perform tracks from the album live at a home game this coming weekend, generating considerable anticipation. Fans are already buzzing with curiosity about what he'll be like when he picks up a flute instead of his glove.
Go Woo-suk, winning hearts in both sports and music. It's just one more reason to look forward to his 2026 season.